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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

A TENDER-HEARTED and compass
siohste disposition, which inclines
men to pity end feel the mlsfortunes
of others, and which is even for its
own sake incapable of involving any
man IN ruin and misery, is of all
tempers of mind the most amiable;
and, though it seldom receives much
honor is worthy of the highest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
WATER-WORKS.

"
faulted ror the last quarter, another
will be dge Oct. 1st. The hydrant
rental is pledged for the interest Oh
the bonds. The bonds may ne owned
hy widows aud are parts of trust
fuads in the east. The semi annual
interest on the bonds will he due
Nov. 1st, and must he in the hands
of the Mechanics National Bank IN
Wall street, New York City oil that
day The LEDGER has maint aimed
that whatever contract exists between
the city and the Water Com
pany should be faithfully carried out
in spirit and in letter. The LEDGER
maintains that the hydrant rental
should be promptly paid as it becomes
due uadtr the ordinance, and that
the holders OF the water bonds should
not be inconvenlenced by a failure OF
the city to pay hydrant rental, which
is pledged by the ordinance as secur-
ity for the interest On thes bonds.
Besides, any such action not only in
jures the bonds and the parties that
hold them but Injuries the fair credit
and good financial standing of the
city of Mexico in Wall street and in
the money markets of the country.
No city in Missouri stands with bet
ter credit ihan the city of Mexico.
No water bonds of Missouri towns
sell in New York for anything near
par. Mexico water bonds sell for
| 100 cents on the dollar IN Wall street
now; what would they sell for if the
interest is defaulted? If the Water
works is furnishing rotten or unwhoie-
some water, sue it for damages and
make it pay, and do not by any act
of the city or failure to pay rentals
make innocent parties suffer by fail
| ing to pay interest on said bonds.
The Water works Company is liable
in case of failure to furnish whole
some water, and the city can insti-
tute suit to-day to compel it TO fur
nish that class If water. The city is
not without remedy. and, if as some
say, bad water is offered, then let
suit be brought to compel the CON-
pany : to furnish good water. The
LEDGER does not believe in quibbling,
but in plain fair dealing, and not
in sacra6cing the credit and good
name OF the city, the envy of our
neghbors and pride of our citizens
for any imagined or real wrong at
the hands of the Water Company.
Its bound to furnish pure and whole
some water and should be compelled
to do it even at the end of a law suit,
If necessary and made TO respond in
damages for every day it fails to fur
nish pure and wholesome water even
If it should take the entire Water
works plant to pay such damages.
| These are the sentiments of the LED
GER on the Water-works question,
and Mexico's city credit should and
must be maintained at all hazards.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

A STREET fakir came into Mexico
and on the streets in an hour gulled
the people of 5000 Talk about hard
times aud smart people! Why. the
average American, it would appear,
is hunting for chance to be a
smoker.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

At meeting at the Christian
church Thursday the old board Of
deacons and elders resigned, and the
following elections were made: FL
ders--Dr. DodscD, DIR. Basket, b.
L. Locke, p. w. Harding. Deacons
j. d. Morris, j. I. Nelson, w.
". Settle, Charles Murray, VIM II.
Lee. G. e. LaForce. w. S. MosbY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Ex-GovERNoR G. H. HARDIN was
to-day elected by rousing big mass
meeting to represent Audraia coun-
ty on the Cleveland reception com
mittee in St. Louis. The LEDGER
of Thursday mentioned his name in
connection with the position and said
that he or some other such represen-
tative Democrat would be sent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
JEFF. Davis and Tuttle.

As a traitor Jeff. Davis was small
potatoes to the Tuttles, and color
traitors of the present day. The
former turned sgainst his govern
mint for principles sake and to test
an unsoIved problem, the latter in
suits the highest Office in the gift Of
the American people because they
have been thvarted in depicting the
national treasury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
OUR PRESIDENT.
Written for the LEDGER by Mrs. Msra
Douglas. OF st. Louis.
afasfsx.4t a..A sx..a .xat.ia ...,.t

" fliisn for the LEDGER by Mrs. Myr
Douglas. OF st. Louis.
siauneh and true. as noble, grand
Peer OF all our gifted land.
With Will 10 do the right,
Ever arm In warfare,s night.
Scarce was Ger thy precedent,
Grover Observation-Disclosures.
Here before ms stands thy face.
Glad In magisferiai grace.
As view each noble line.
What doth character define.
Acknowledgements are pient.
Grover Cieyeland--President
Noble brow, and kindly eye,
Where within It's depths doth lie.
Firmness great In duty's cause.
Strong to e'er uphold her laws.
Won leader God hath sent,
Grover Cleveland President.
Then wanldst heal the wounds of yore.
Brotherhood to all restore.
North and South. one common laud.
Rrotlsrs all. In greeting stand.
Anger changed to cain content
Grover Cleveland - President.
May'et thou dwell for many year,
As our Head" with record clear,
TIL our land. one interest know,
Party striies to windward go.
North and South, with love cement,
Grover Cleveland President.
And may she, the bonny bride,
Beauty of our land, doth pride.
Ever near thee, still LIE seen.
Loving eyer--she, Our queen.
Beautious Frances, helpmate sent.
Grover Cleveland President.
Prayers we render for thy veal,
Perfect trust thy people feel.
While we watch with sleepless eye.
Vipers vile, who then decry,
Seeking turmoil to perment,
Grover Cleveland President.
God protect our native land.
Noble sons at helm to stand.
fhro' the quicksands known to state,
Chickering'S bitter wrath create.
But in thee we're confident,
Grover Cleveland President.
A copy of the above pretty littl
poem was sent Mrs. Cleveland, a
Washington, and Mrs. Douglas re
celved in return a neat little note O
acknowledgement, which is "prize,
beyond measure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

a GOOD deal Of ,aiR ahout book
agents, etc, Is Of the ssme character
as that about motht rs-iE-iaw. 1t has
pecume sort of fashion or habit to
decry their appearsnce, TO wish
them, il feeling cross, in-well, in
Hades. Yes,after all, 1t is an ex-
|ceeding convenience to have some
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29


At a meeting of the Stockholders
Of the Fair association Saturday
the following directors were elected:
Green Clay, S. e. Kendall, la. c.
Graham, VIM. Pollock, w. J. Bolts,
James I. johnson. r. r. Buckner,
A. NJ. Harrison, Charles Lewis.
Gren Clay was elected president, VIM.
Pollock, vice president; J. A. CLAN
don, secretary, and G. f. CLARK,
treasurer. No date was set for next
year, but the secretary was instructed
to correspond with the principal fairs
of the Missouri valley, with q view Of
arranging circuit aud fixing dates,
for next years meetings.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
A MAN that loves 10 be peevish ar

A MAN that loves 10 be peevish and
paramount, and to play the sovereign
at every turo, does but blast the
blessings Of life and swagger away
his own enjoyments; and not to en-
large upon the folly, not to mention
the injustice of such behavior, it is
always the sign OF q little, unbenevn-
lent temper. 1t is disease and dis
credit all over, and there is no more
greatness in it than in tue swelling oi
i druf,.y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

The announcement of the Wood
ward-Nelson trade, made Tuesday,
was erroneous, as Mr.. Woodward has
concluded to remain in Mexico, while
Mr.. Nelson will engage in ether
business
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

c. +. Clark informs us that the
large OK which was on exhibition, ut
the Mexico fair was sold ut Mary
vile, NO., this week to Forepaugh
for $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

jesse Dodson leaves for California
tonight, where he will follow the
printing business. He has the best
wishes of his fellow-craftsmeu, aud
may his ''takes" be reprint--like
Bob Whites manuscript.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

VIM. Thomas, "the hoop pole
man." fell from chair on which he
was leaning at Columbia Monday,
through a glass door. He was cut
severely about the head by the
broken plass,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

MAYOR Roche, of Chicago, has di-
fected the police Of that city to allow
no meeting of anal chists, and to per-
NIT no incendiary speeches. That is
right. An ounce of prevention is
worth pound of cure.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Give it Up.

From the Knox County Democrat.
Bob White, Of the Mexico LEDGER
said that when the NJ. 4. Conference
was in scssion week before last it
was Rev. and Bro. and last week
during the reuion it was Col. and
Captain. Bob, what will it be when
the Anti-Horse Thief Association
meets7
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

WE don't know what would be-
come of Mexico if two or three of our
walking politicians should die. ibere
would be nobody left to shape the
politics of the county and take care
of the party
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
AN AWFUL ExAMPIE.
Judge Wall Makes Liquor Selling
in Wichita Very Odious.

WICHITA, KAN, Sept. 22l--The
interest in the trial Of the liquor
cases is unabated. Yesterday the
State VS.. Cheever was tried, snd the
defendant found guilty on twenty
nine Of the fifty-four counts in the
indictment. The paost important
case was the State VS.. Eldridge,
which wss commenced this forenoon
and the case given to the jury at 6
O'Clock, but they had not at midnight
reached verdict The defendant
was the proprietor of Eldridge's
park, near the city, and was tired on
an indictment containing sos counts.
This evening J. A.. Stewart was
sentenced by Judge Wall to be
imprisoned in the county jill for
seventeen years and four months.
and fined s20,so0 with costs Of
prosecution.
He was clerk at The West End
drug store, and with The proprietor,
Herman, plead guilty TO an indict-
ment of 20S counts. Herman cannot
be found and it is thought ha had
fed the county.
The penalty imposed on Stewart rs
the heaviest ever given in this State
for the violation of the liquor laws.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

The EDITOR of this paper has re-
ceived cordial invitation to attend
the reception of President Cleveland
at the LindelI Hotel in St. Louis,
October 3rd, from 2 To 6 p. N. Ii
the.editor of our contemporary has no
objection, we'll 60.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

In arunaway Tuesday, north Of
Mexico g. p. Williams was thrown
from the wagon and seriously injured.
The other occupants Of the wigon,
Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Hensley were
also injured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

ALL the Audraln Democrats who
are going to st. Louis to see Cleve-
land should meet, organize and join
in the procession. We see that
Franklin county is going to have
$50 men liz line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

OUR friend, of the htelligencer,
has our sympathy during his present
attack We would earnestly recon-
mend him to the Indian doctor, who
is now in this city and ''can cure any
disease extant.'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Well Represented.

From the ROcheport COmmerciaI.
Saline township in Cooper county
is entitled to the banner for sending
more ex- x-Confederates to the reunion
at Mexico than any other township In
the state. The we'll known Fiuke
BROS string band was among the
partv and furnished sweet strains OF
music going and coming much to the
delight of the party and also the
residents along the route.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

At reunion of the Edmonston
family, at Auxvasse Thursday, Eve
children and eight grandchildren.
besides numerous other rellitives
we're present, and the occasion was
one of much enjoyment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

A number Of Mexico people will
attend the Yelled Prophets ball in
st. Louis. Some elegant costumes
are now being gotten mp here for
the occasion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

THE G. 4. r. men who belong to
the Episcopal church aud hate the
President have to 'groan' during
the regular prayer of God bless the
President of the United States"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Green Clay has been appointed by
Acting Governor Moretouse as dele
gate from this county to the National
Farmers Congress to be held at
Chicago, November 1-5.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Qua friend, j. e. Robmns, leaves
shortly for California. His place in
political circles will be hard to fill.
The LEDGER wishes him the best Of
success in the booming State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Over three hundred pages Of brief
work have been turned out oil the
LEDGER job rooms within the past
month, nearly all Of which wss fer
the Kansas City court ofappeals. The
work will compare with any OF the
kind ever turned out Of printing
office
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Miss Mary Burdette, sistei' OF
Robert j., the humorist, is said to be
winning success as religious lettur-
er. 1t must run in the family.
"Bob" himself is O deacon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
Now DOM Ask This Again,

FTUtH lIIE hHIIsd5 OItS IllKt5s n -
How old is Lotta? Well, she was
born in Grand street, New York,
November Z, lS46. She made her
first appearance as q vocalist Rhsn
she was eight years old.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
C1ark,a Horses

c. F. Clark was In Msryville, No.,
at the Fair, with Marshall T. and
Katie s. Marshall T. won the 2s34
trot in 3 straight heats. Katie S.
won the mile dash. These were the
only entries made by Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

EVERY farmer IN the county should
bore for water. The outlook for a
dry winter is fine. and our stock men
are not prepared for it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

The funeral Of John Dlngte, who
died suddenly of heart disease early
Wednesday morning, occurred
Thursday from the Promenade street
Baptist church. The services were
conducted by Rev. A. NJ. Vardeman.
The funeral was very largely attend
al
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

THERE Is kind of hypocrisy by
which man does not only deceive
the world, but very often imposes on
himself; that hypocrisy which con-
ceais his own heart from him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Alb Dingle has been appointed nd
ministraior of the estate Of hls father,
John G. Dingle, deceased.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
An Echo.

From the Knox County Denscrats
There isn't town in the State
where citizens know how to entertain
company better than the citizens Of
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

DIR. B. 7. Lacy, an honored minis
ter Of Columbia, and formerly Of this
city, has retired, owing to continued
i'll health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

WATcH the LEpGER signal flags.
The weather for the coming twenty
four hours is predicted every MORN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

MILLER county went wet hut the
temperance people claim that was
because there vas not Democratic
newspaper or a church in the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

There viii be meeting of the dis
trict stewards Of the NJ. r. Church,
South, in this. city Sept. 20, al ] p.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

r. W. Cauthorn and T. r. Leeper
Of this county captured the premium
each on their young stations at the
Paris fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

A MAN who cannot mud his own
business is not to be trusted With
that ef others.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Ida Irwin. of tins city, viii be
taken to Paris, France, having been
sold by w. r. Csrtsrto a. g. Crevei-
ing, Of st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

An unpre cedenled crowd from
Mexico will attend the St. Louis
Fair. The people want to see Cleve-
land
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
LOCAL OPTION.
The Wood Law Declared Uncon-
stftutional by Judge Burgess
State Agitation.

TRENTON, Mo-, Sept. 22.-Juige
Borgess. has just rendered bis opinion
10 the case of the State, at the r.ia-
ton of William Moggard vs. the
county court OF Grundy couety,
involving the eonstitutionality of the
local-option law. Moggsrd applied
for drsmshop license on the 1st day
of September. The county court
refused to grant it on the sole ground
of the adoption of the local-option
law. Moggard applied to Judge
Burgess for writ of mandamus to
compel the court to issue the license.
An alternative writ was granted, and
the case came to trial yesterday.
Arguments were made. pro and con
as to the constitutionality of the law.
the arguments lasting from Z O'Clock
yesterday evening until 3 o'clock
this evening, when Judge Burgess
rendered his decision that the law Is
unconstitutional.
An appeal will be taken to the
supreme court at once. Judge Bur
CESS is recognized as one of the
ablest judges in the State, and law
yers in this section are pretty gener-
ally of opinion that his decision will
be affirmed by the supreme court.
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
MONTGOMERY CRY, Mo-, Sept. "a
The Prohibitionists presented their
petition to the county court for an
order for election under the Wood
local option law, Monday. Action
was deferred till yesterday, when the
court set Montgomery City apart
from the county, the census of the
city showing over $500 inhabitants
IN the city, wherenpon the petition
was withdrawn and no election
asked. 1t is now. understood that
the Prohibitionists will make an EARN
est effort to secure another census of
this city whereby they hope to show
the population to be less than 2,5O0.
Ii that can be done then they want
an election on the question. In the
| mn q ntl hn Sc
nothing else is talked of.
THE TROY VOTE.
It is reported here that almost
every man that is addicted to whisky
drinking in the town of Troy voted
for local option last Saturday. One
of the saloon msn walked up to the
polls and deposited his ballot in favor
of the law: When the returns began
to come in Saturday night, and it is
was settled that the law had carried,
notices were exhibited all over the
town. "Gnd Bless Our Home" vss
to be seen on all sides. The people
were happy and good feeling prevail
ed throughout the town.
TEMPERANCE AGITATION.
Missouri CRY, Mo-, Sept 22.-The
local option pot is boiling over in
this-Clay-county. and a thorough
canvass of every precinct will be
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Gertie Fox, the thirteen year old
daughter Of BENZ. Fox is dangerouiy
III Of typhoid fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Not less than three or four farmers
are selling meat daily from wagons
on the streets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

The ponds Of the Mexico City
Mills are dry, and water from The
Water.works is now being used.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Harrison is shipping brick to Kan
sas City. He expects to place 50o,-
600 Mexico brick in that city before
winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

"Uncle" Joe Dyke Spencer, who
lives near Mexico, has just paid his
school fund mortgage, dated Jan. n,
1859.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

A LITTLE wrong 10 another Is a
great wrong done 10 ourS.lver.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
THE TROY VOTE,
TEMPERANCE AGITATION.

Missouri CRY, Mo-, Sept 22.-The
local option pot is boiling over in
this-Clay-county. and thorough
canvass of every precinct will be
made between now and October s,
the dav of election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
MERCHANTS HOTEL,
Moberiy, Mo.
WOODS & ALLEN, PfOpfistorS.

Located one block west of the Tn .
Depot, in the heart of the city. Furnisl
ed with electric bells, electric lights, batf
rooms, fine sample rooms aLd all conyen-
fences found in a metropolitan hotel.
Carriage fare saved. Tables frst-c class
Call when you are In Moberly
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29
One Dollar for
LIS w EEKS

The POLICE GAZETTE will be mail
ca, securely wrapped, TO any address in
sae United States for three months ON
receipt OF ONE DOLLAR. Liberal dis
count allowed 10 postHasters, agenta and
cluos. Sample copies mailed free. Ad-
dress all orders to
RICHARD &. FOX,
Franklin Square, New York City
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-09-29

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. c. G.
Bridgford, in Chicago, a daughter.
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tom, and finish with a ball. Sew
curtain rings two and one half inches
apart to the top, and draw up with
No. 8 ribbon. Make a needle book
and pin cushion, and tie securely to
one ring on the bag, th en- bag six
inches square for darning cottons, to
be fastened to ring on the opposite
side.
To make bath sponge holder lay
on piece of paper one fourth of a
yard square parallel rows of braid
fourth of an inch apart, fasten-
ing them only at the ends; darn rows
of contrasting color of braid across
these, the same distance from each
other; fasten each intersection of
braid with cross stitch of worsted;
tear off the paper, line the braid with
one fourth yard square of rubber
cloth, cloth side next the braid, and
bind together. Hang from the corn.
ers by long worsted cord and balls.
Give a neat calico pastry apron or
muslin busting cap to a young
house-keeper. Or variously mounted
and embellished thermometers; ditto
calenders; sundry forms of burnt
match receivers; ball Of Irvine with
cover Of strips Of ribbon, or knotted of
silk, or tied in square of silk fringed
on all sides, the tTine pulled through
the centre with darning needle; half
dozen stove or CRATE holders cut the
size of tea saucer, the finer covered
with silk or velvet snd bound with
ribbon; the coarser, with ticking or
wooden goods bound with braid, cur
tain ring to hang it by, buttonholed
with silk or worsted for each.
AGive shaving-paper case to one
who shaves himself. A powder-puff
jar may be made with the larger size
Liebig's beef extract or similar jar
covered with plush or satin and trim
med with ribbons. An eight of yard
of down will make two puffs.
A paper of needles made into pins to
hold fine work that an ordinary pin
would mark is great convenience, but
something one would never make for
herself. Elmo wire should be thread.
ed through the eyes, and wound few
times around to keep the heads from
slipping off. Then by dipping in
melted sealing-wax and twirling until
cool, round heads may be obtained.
Give them in little box or on cush-
ion.-Harper's Bazaar.
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BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letters, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erupt-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
l.. r. Kirk.
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BALTIMORE a. OHIO
DR.. r. PHILADELPHIA DIV
TIME CARD 5PASSENGER TRAINS
Taking Effect July 3rd, 1887.
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DHILADELPHIA, WHINING
l. TON & BALTIMORE r. r.
CENTRAL DIVISION
On and after Sunday, May 30th, 1886, train
will run as follows:
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Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 4s 3 m.
so ., m. and 2 O5 p. m. Market Train. Tuesdays
and Fridays only. at II 90 .. M. Sunday Trains at
90 p. m. and 40 p. m.
LRAvR GOING SOUTH.